JUST DO YOU.

This week on the JUST DO YOU. podcast, I’m joined by Christian Ray Flores — author, entrepreneur, high-performance coach, and a man whose life journey is as extraordinary as it is inspiring. From escaping political oppression as a child refugee, to living in exile in Africa, to becoming a pop star in Eastern Europe, Christian's life has been shaped by dramatic transformations and courageous pivots. But behind all the titles and achievements lies a deeper story — one of searching for truth, embracing identity, and choosing purpose.

Christian’s path to just doing him wasn’t linear. It took navigating complex cultures, deep introspection, and bold faith to find the clarity and conviction that guide his work today. Now, as the founder of Xponential Life and Ascend Academy, and co-founder of Third Drive Media and the Renew Network, he helps purpose-driven leaders live and lead from that same place of authenticity and alignment.

In this episode, Christian shares how he uncovered his truth — and why he’s dedicated his life to helping others do the same. We talk about integrity, transformation, and the power of choosing to live a life that reflects who you really are. If you’ve ever questioned your path or wondered how to turn your truth into impact, this episode is for you.  WELCOME TO THE CONVERSATION!

To learn more about Christian, visit https://www.xponential.life

To follow Christian on his social media platforms, visit  https://linktr.ee/christianrayflores

To listen to his podcast, Xponential Edge, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-e-xponential-edge-w-christian-ray-flores/id1642372471

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This week on the JUST DO YOU. Podcast, we’re diving into a conversation that bridges science, spirit, and sound with a truly remarkable guest—Isaac Sabu. Isaac’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and deep purpose. An immigrant from Iran, Isaac carved out a career that most only dream of—spending over 20 years as a cutting-edge sound engineer, designing IMAX theaters and building some of the world’s most advanced automation systems. But that’s just the beginning of his remarkable story.

What sets Isaac apart is his ability to fuse high-level engineering with ancient healing wisdom. He is the founder of Biotune, a groundbreaking company using frequency-based technology to promote wellness on a cellular level. He’s also the creative force behind Spirit Journeys, an experiential platform that has brought countless immersive meditation and cultural healing experiences to life in just the last three years—helping participants reconnect with their inner selves through sound, storytelling, and community.

Isaac’s work doesn’t stop at innovation. He is deeply committed to service, offering therapeutic sound sessions to veterans and individuals facing mental health challenges. His mission is clear: to bring the healing power of sound to underserved and marginalized communities—people who are often left out of conversations around wellness and access to holistic care.

In this episode, Isaac shares how sound was, and can be a powerful tool for healing trauma, regulating the nervous system, and reconnecting to purpose. We explore his personal journey, the science behind frequency therapy, and why now—more than ever—we need modalities that speak to both the body and the soul.

This is a conversation that will expand your mind, ground your heart, and perhaps even shift the way you think about healing.

As a special gift to our JDY. listeners, take advantage of Biotune's core program, TUNE IN, TUNE OUT, RESTORE & TUNE DOWN and their 30 day free trial, visit https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1747859182099s?c=JYD20

To follow Isaac on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/vibecreat8r/

To follow Biotune on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/biotunewellness/

To learn more about Biotune, visit https://www.biotunewellness.com/

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Join me this week for a replay of a powerful and affirming conversation with Carolina Panoff, Florida-based founder of Be You Coaching and the incredibly popular Be You Disco — a movement that’s redefining what it means to show up fully and unapologetically as yourself.

Carolina and I met last year at a Wellness Summit, and I had the absolute privilege of experiencing her work firsthand — a transformative blend of music, dance, and radical human connection. What she’s created with Be You Disco isn’t just an event — it’s a sanctuary for authenticity, a space where people are invited to lay down the pressure to perform, to please, or to “pass” — and instead, to simply belong.

This message is especially vital at the moment for those of us in the LGBTQ+ community. So many of us grew up being taught how to fit in — to shrink ourselves, hide parts of who we are, or seek conditional acceptance ... and now, once agin we are being attacked by the current administration in an effort to erase our very existence.  But as Carolina shares in our conversation, fitting in is not the same as belonging — and that distinction rocked me to my core. It touched a wound I know many of us carry, and are sadly reliving once again … and our conversation offered a healing truth in return.

Carolina’s story — from being the driven child who always aimed to exceed expectations, to feeling unfulfilled in corporate sales, to launching her coaching practice in 2015 and eventually Be You Disco in 2020 — is a beautiful journey of self-discovery, freedom, and bold reinvention.

She is deeply committed to helping people break free from the roles and restraints that keep us small — and instead live lives that are expansive, purposeful, and joy-filled.

I walked away from our conversation changed. And I know you will too.

Let this episode be a reminder: you don’t have to fit into a box that was never built for you. You already belong — exactly as you are.

To follow Carolina on Instagram, click here: https://www.instagram.com/carolina.panoff/

To learn more about Carolina's Consulting Practice, click here: https://www.carolinapanoff.com

To follow Be You Disco on Instagram, click here: https://www.instagram.com/beyoudisco/

To learn more about BE YOU DISCO, click here: https://www.beyoudisco.com

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🌈 PRIDE Month REPLAY 🌈

In celebration of PRIDE, we're revisiting one of our most powerful and heart-warming episodes — my unforgettable conversation with Sara Cunningham, founder of FREE MOM HUGS, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Last year, I attended the local Oceanside Pride festival where I stumbled upon a group of incredible women wearing shirts that read FREE MOM HUGS. Not only did I receive one of the most affirming hugs of my life, I also knew instantly that I had to learn more about this beautiful movement — and the woman who started it.

In this special replay, Sara shares her deeply personal journey of faith, family, and transformation. After initially rejecting her son Parker’s sexuality due to her conservative Christian upbringing, Sara found herself in spiritual turmoil. But instead of turning away, she turned inward — and then outward — exhaustively searching her faith for answers. What she discovered led her from the church pews to the Pride Parade… without losing her faith.

Her first act of visible allyship came on June 20, 2015, when she attended Oklahoma City's Pride festival wearing a homemade FREE MOM HUGS button. The first hug she gave was to a young woman who tearfully confessed, “It’s been four years since I got a hug from my mom because I’m a lesbian.” That hug — and the hundreds that followed — sparked a nationwide movement of love, visibility, and radical acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Sara's story is one of unconditional love, healing, and the brave power of showing up. She's a mom, a trailblazer, and truly, a gift to us all.

❤️ Don't miss this beautiful conversation. And if you’ve heard it before, it’s well worth another listen — especially during Pride.

🔗 Learn more about FREE MOM HUGS: https://freemomhugs.org/
🎥 Watch the Mama Bears documentary: https://kinema.com/films/mama-bears-wskofa

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🌈 Pride Episode Replay

This week, I’m honored to sit down with Johnnie Ghiglia, a retired law enforcement officer from Arizona whose life took a profound and beautiful turn when his son, Chase, came out as gay. What followed wasn’t rejection or resistance — but an outpouring of unconditional love that has since grown into a powerful movement of acceptance, advocacy, and support.

Together, Johnnie and Chase co-founded OUT IS THE NEW IN, a nonprofit organization committed to uplifting the LGBTQ+ community — with a focus on suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and homelessness support. What started as a personal journey of growth and understanding has now become a beacon of hope for countless LGBTQ+ individuals and families.

In this heartfelt conversation, Johnnie shares his story of growing up in a conservative farming town, navigating the complexities of identity and parenthood, and ultimately building a life centered on compassion and purpose. His unwavering love for Chase is palpable — a testament to the healing power of family when it chooses love over fear.

Johnnie isn’t just standing by his son — he’s standing up for an entire community. Through his voice, his podcast, and his advocacy, he's showing the world what true allyship and fatherhood look like.

🌈 This episode is a moving reminder that when love leads the way, transformation follows.  Happy Pride Everyone! 

🔗 Learn more about Johnnie, Chase, and their incredible work at https://outisthenewin.org

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🏳️‍🌈 As Pride Month begins, our community continues to find itself under attack — facing a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ hate, harmful legislation, and a wave of fear designed to silence and erase us. But we will not be erased. Pride is not just a celebration — it is a protest, a declaration of existence, and a refusal to go back into the shadows.

That’s why I felt it was not just timely, but essential, to replay one of the most powerful episodes from our 2024 Pride series — a conversation that reminds us what allyship, love, and chosen family truly look like.

Please join me for a deeply moving and affirming conversation with Daniel Blevins, the visionary founder of Stand In Pride. In 2021, Daniel witnessed a heartbreaking viral TikTok: a bride-to-be devastated after her mother chose not to attend her wedding — simply because she was marrying a woman. But Daniel didn’t just watch with sadness — he stepped up. He offered to stand in as her family.

That single moment of radical compassion sparked a global movement.

Stand In Pride is now an international network of thousands of moms, dads, siblings, and chosen family members who show up for LGBTQ+ individuals at weddings, birthdays, graduations, and the milestones that matter most — moments where no one should ever feel alone.

This isn’t just heartwarming. It’s revolutionary. At a time when we are told we don’t belong, Stand In Pride sends a resounding message: You are worthy. You are celebrated. You are loved — fiercely, loudly, and without condition.

Daniel is one of the kindest and most genuine souls I’ve met. Our conversation is filled with joy, truth, and a shared commitment to making this world safer, kinder, and more loving for queer people everywhere.

In the face of hate, Daniel chose love. And that is what Pride is all about.

🌈 Learn more about Stand In Pride and how you can get involved at https://standinpride.org

Follow Stand In Pride on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/standinpride/

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Today’s guest is the embodiment of bold moves and beautiful journeys. Nubia Younge is a dynamic entrepreneur, travel advocate, and the visionary founder of Black in Travel and Black In Tulum—the premier community for melanated travelers. After more than a decade in corporate America, Nubia made the courageous decision to walk away and rewrite the script on her own terms, choosing a life filled with purpose, freedom, and global connection.

After an unexpected layoff, and a desire for something greater, Nubia’s journey quickly evolved into something far more powerful—a movement. From living in multiple countries to creating safe, vibrant spaces for Black travelers abroad, Nubia’s journey led her to build a thriving community that celebrates Black joy, culture, and adventure in places where it’s often been overlooked.

In this episode, we talk about the power of starting over at 40, the importance of representation in travel, how Nubia is helping thousands of Black travelers feel seen, supported, and inspired and her own remarkable path to peace. Get ready for a powerful conversation about taking the leap, building something beautiful, and living life on your own terms.

Welcome to the conversation! 

To learn more about Nubia, Black in Travel & Black in Tulum, and to follow her on her social media platforms, visit https://www.nubiayounge.com

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Welcome to this week's episode of JUST DO YOU., the safe space where authenticity meets inspiration. Today’s guest, Alex Hinand, affectionately known as The Bareback Contessa, is a radiant force in the world of design and fashion, known for his unique style, creative brilliance, and heart-centered approach to living. Like all of us, behind the confidence is a powerful story—one that began with being bullied for simply being different. His journey from exclusion to empowerment is a testament to the strength found in embracing who you truly are.

Alex shares his journey as a gay man who once felt like he didn’t belong but through his resilience, he transformed that early struggle into purpose, using fashion not just as expression, but as liberation. His unique aesthetic challenges norms, celebrates individuality, and invites others to do the same. Whether through styling, storytelling, creating community or simply showing up as his joyful self, he’s built a life that inspires others to live boldly and love deeply.

This episode is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and joy. It’s about reclaiming the parts of ourselves the world once told us to hide—and turning them into sources of power and pride. Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with someone who proves that being different isn’t just beautiful—it’s a superpower!

To follow Alex on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/the_bareback_contessa_/

To follow Alex on TicTok, visit https://www.tiktok.com/@the_bareback_contessa_

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Meet Peter Godard - a transformational coach, equity strategist, and joyful co-conspirator for personal and collective liberation. As founder of Great Bear Coaching, Peter offers a warm, intuitive approach and supports his clients in exploring identity, power, and possibility. His coaching is rooted in compassion and celebration, helping people feel grounded as they grow into new versions of themselves.

In our conversation, Peter shares his powerful journey, shaped by his identity as a GenX queer man and the descendant of French Canadian and Irish American farmers and teachers from a rural town in Vermont. Now based in Chicago, he lives with his husband Bob and finds joy in his chosen family, the outdoors, queer fiction, and creative experiments in the kitchen and brings a deep sense of justice, play, and humanity to all he does. 

Peter is also the co-creator of the Social Identity Coaching Lab, where he works at the intersection of equity, leadership development, and culture shift. Whether coaching one-on-one, facilitating groups, or consulting with teams, Peter’s work invites people and organizations to get real about equity and imagine bold new ways of being.

Our conversation is a true celebration of QUEER MAGIC, identity, embodiment, and the radical act of imagining more liberated ways to lead and live. Welcome to the conversation.

To follow Peter on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/greatbearcoach/

To check out Great Bear Coaching, visit: https://www.greatbearcoaching.com

and to learn more about the Social Identity Coaching Lab, visit:  https://www.socidlab.com

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Meet Jon Fischer—affectionately known as Coach Cub — the heart and paws behind the ever popular Camp Bear Hug, NYC’s beloved group Belly Club, AND multiple cuddle piles and bear yoga sessions that have brought connection and comfort to queer spaces across New York City.

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the world of the Bear community — a rich, diverse, and often misunderstood corner of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Whether you’re a seasoned Bear, a curious Cub, an admirer, or just exploring beyond the mainstream, this one’s for you. Together, Jon and I challenge stereotypes, celebrate body positivity, and honor the full spectrum of masculinity, softness, and self-expression.

Jon shares his powerful journey to living authentically — and how that path led him to become a coach, mentor, and space-maker for others seeking community, connection, and healing. We’ll explore how Bear identity intersects with race, age, gender expression, and body image — and what it means to find your pack and thrive within it.

More than just beards and brawn, the Bear scene is rooted in belonging — in chosen family, brotherhood, and bold self-love. From its roots in leather bars to international Bear runs and digital dens full of camaraderie, Bears have carved out a culture where vulnerability and strength go hand in paw.

So fluff up your fur and lean in. This episode is about living out loud, loving your body, and finding joy in being exactly who you are.

Welcome to the Den …

Learn more about Jon and his work:  https://www.coachcub.com

Follow Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.cub/

Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jon.fischer.35

Learn more about Camp Bear Hug: https://www.instagram.com/camp.bear.hug/

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